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Living Bridge is a 25 song, 2CD collection of new and unreleased songs by bands who have previously recorded at the Rare Book Room Studio in Brooklyn, New York. It was produced by Nicolas Vernhes (owner and operator since 1995) and marks Rare Book Room Records first release.
These are not out-takes ; all the songs but one* were recorded for the exclusive purpose of this collection. Bands who had previously recorded here were asked if they would record one song of their choice, meant to be part of a collection highlighting the varying types of music which are the jumping-off point for the label. They were also given free reign to experiment and try a new approach for this one of a kind record.
To help make all these different styles of music flow as an album, the bands were also encouraged to create long intros and outros (when appropriate) so the songs could cross-fade into one another, creating an organic way to proceed through the collection. In its essence, Living Bridge is a mixed tape made with loving dedication with and for the musicians who have helped shape the Rare Book Room. And it also hints at the upcoming full lengths from Palms (Berlin and NYC) and Lia Ices (NYC), both of which appear here.
*the Silver Jews Self Ignition was recorded by Nicolas during the American Water sessions in 1998 but was only released as a B-side to a UK only Import for Send in the Clouds 7 Single.